Portland Film and Television

Downtown_Gal · #1 Posted: **Mar 3, 2009, 2:30 AM**

From Portland Business Journal:

The TNT television series "Leverage" will soon call Oregon home.

The series will provide “long-term job opportunities and higher-than-average wages with benefits for Oregonians hired as cast and crew,” according to the Governor’s Film and Video Office.

Officials said the move will bring millions of dollars to the state.

“The decision to locate in Oregon is a clear indication that our incentive programs are working. State support for film and television creates jobs and brings a big return on investment for Oregon taxpayers,” said Gov. Ted Kulongoski, in a statement.

"Leverage" will begin shooting here as it opens production on its second season. It stars Academy Award winner Timothy Hutton.

The series was partly attracted by incentives offered through the Oregon Production Investment Fund and Greenlight Oregon.

Shooting throughout Oregon is set to begin in late spring.

JordanL · #2 Posted: **Mar 3, 2009, 3:16 AM**

Anythign we can get... unemployment is over 10%...

Downtown_Gal · #3 Posted: **May 6, 2009, 5:13 PM**

Saw Keri Russell last night in the Pearl... she's here filming Crowley with Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser. It was pretty fun to see a celebrity on our fair streets!

Okstate · #4 Posted: **May 6, 2009, 8:04 PM**

^ I saw her at the Pine State Biscuits booth at the park blocks farmers market a couple weeks ago. Noone was even acknowledging her presence (which is nice for her). I was in line directly behind her & we had a little chat. Pretty neat.

65MAX · #5 Posted: **May 7, 2009, 12:58 AM**

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Originally Posted by Okstate

Noone was even acknowledging her presence.....

Keri who? Is she supposed to be famous? I've never heard of her.

ue · #6 Posted: **May 7, 2009, 1:32 AM**

Good job Portland!

Okstate · #7 Posted: **May 7, 2009, 2:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by 65MAX

Keri who? Is she supposed to be famous? I've never heard of her.

Going off of imdb.com Some stuff she's been in:

-Bedtime Stories
-August Rush
-mission impossible III
-Felicity (tv show- she is "felicity")
-We were soldiers
-Clerks

pdxman · #8 Posted: **May 7, 2009, 5:37 AM**

Had a friend tell me Harrison Ford was at REI in the pearl a few days ago. Wish I could have been there!

WonderlandPark · #9 Posted: **May 7, 2009, 5:41 AM**

Harrison Ford walked around the office!!! He got a coffee!!!!. I guess this excites people, but I just work here. Still don't understand celebrity worship (or sports figure worship, musician worship, whatever)

65MAX · #10 Posted: **May 7, 2009, 11:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by Okstate

Going off of imdb.com Some stuff she's been in:

-Bedtime Stories
-August Rush
-mission impossible III
-Felicity (tv show- she is "felicity")
-We were soldiers
-Clerks

Ah, haven't seen any of those. No offense to Keri, I'm sure she's a fine actress, but even if I knew who she was, I just don't get excited when I see someone "famous". Guess I wouldn't make a good papparazzo.

JordanL · #11 Posted: **May 7, 2009, 1:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by 65MAX

Ah, haven't seen any of those. No offense to Keri, I'm sure she's a fine actress, but even if I knew who she was, I just don't get excited when I see someone "famous". Guess I wouldn't make a good papparazzo.

Go watch Clerks right now.

Downtown_Gal · #12 Posted: **May 7, 2009, 5:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by WonderlandPark

Harrison Ford walked around the office!!! He got a coffee!!!!. I guess this excites people, but I just work here. Still don't understand celebrity worship (or sports figure worship, musician worship, whatever)

Having my interest piqued by seeing someone famous in Portland (which is pretty rare) hardly qualifies as worshiping celebrities. I just thought it might be interesting to mention.

Okstate · #13 Posted: **May 7, 2009, 7:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by 65MAX

Ah, haven't seen any of those. No offense to Keri, I'm sure she's a fine actress, but even if I knew who she was, I just don't get excited when I see someone "famous". Guess I wouldn't make a good papparazzo.

Why would Keri take offense to 65MAX in Portland Oregon not knowing who she was? I'm sure if the right celeb walked past, you would do a double take at the very least. We just said we saw someone period. I doubt any of us were peeing our pants with excitement.

Downtown_Gal · #14 Posted: **Apr 25, 2013, 4:08 PM**

Just in case anyone is interested. Michelle Lesniak Franklin, from Portland, has made it to the final four on Project Runway this season. The finale is tonight and this is from her facebook page:

"It all happens on Thursday night and if you are in Portland join me at the Backstage Bar dressed up in your fanciest outfits and watch the final episode and runway show on the big screen at 9pm. Raffle prizes featuring items from jewelry from Anne Bocci Boutique & Gallery and McMenamins Pubs, Breweries & Historic Hotels and some hand picked items from me! After the show stick around for music from Redwood Son and don't forget about the fancy drinks like the Shiny Sparkler! WIN or LOSE it's gonna be a party! Hope to see you all there. (It's free, but 21 and over)"

It's always nice to see Portland well-represented and I think she's totally going to win. Also, if she wins she will be the 4th winner from the Portland area out of 11 seasons.